

Christopher Lamont Wilcher was born on March 6, 1970, to Willie Ray Watkins and Louise Wilcher in Brookhaven Mississippi. He attended the local elementary school and graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1988. He served in the US Air Force for a short time before moving to Jacksonville Florida. He worked for UPS for several years but retired from Allstate Insurance Company after 18 years of service. During retirement, he obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida.
Chris loved everything outdoors. He played for numerous softball leagues. He loved golf, cycling, tennis, pickleball, and fishing. If he wasn’t playing a sport, you would probably find him on the patio with his smoker, smoking brisket, pork, or chicken. He was affectionately known as the “Meat Whisperer”. He was a faithful member of Southpoint Community Church, where he served on the Safety Team.
He was preceded in death by his father Willie Ray Watkins, and stepfather Floyd Crawford Sr.
On Friday, December 1st, 2023, Chris peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife – Tonya, mother - Louise, children - Christopher Jr., Jasmine, Zachary, Xavier, and Chloe, stepchildren- Jordan, and Gerrod, grandchild- Gianna, brothers and sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Favorite song “Trust in God” Elevation Worship
A visitation for Christopher will be held Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Southpoint Community Church.
Pallbearers
Christopher wilcher jr (son)
Xavier Wilcher (son)
Zachary Wilcher (son)
Floyd Crawford Jr (brother)
Tony Shoto (cousin)
rch, 7556 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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